The 12 Best A-List Cover Songs Of 2014

Artists are just like us —when they really like a song, they aren’t shy about belting it out. But instead of merely singing in the shower, they actually perform it with instruments, lights, an audience and the whole bit! December You Oughta Knowartist Hozier, as well as fellowYOK alums Ed Sheeran and Lorde, are just a few of the talented musicians who have covered other artists this year, and their renditions are still stuck in our head. Find out whose covers might have bested the original.

Watch as Nick Lachey and the Big Morning Buzz Live crew discusses what they think is the best celebrity cover of the year!

“Drunk In Love” by Ed Sheeran, Sia, and Grouplove

At VH1’s Soundclash, YOK favorites Ed Sheeranand Sia teamed up with Grouplove for a special rendition of Beyonce’s sultry hit.

He may not like being in the public’s eye, but John Mayerloves being in on the music scene. Mayer even joined in on all the hype surrounding the Beyhive this year with his cover of Beyoncé’s “XO.”

“Do I Wanna Know” by Hozier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J0uAPipJ7Q
December’s YOK Artist Hozier takes on Arctic Monkey’s “Do I Wanna Know,” infusing his version with his introspective and intimate style.

Taylor Swift is a fan of Vance Joy, so much so that she didn’t just cover “Riptide”— she invited the YOK alum to perform with her when she tours in Australia next year,breaking a record while doing so.